Portretul unui literat
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
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From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This painting shows a man in a dark, plain background. He’s wearing a fancy wig, a white lace cuff, and a dark coat with silver buttons. His left hand holds a piece of paper, and his right hand rests on a red surface. The dark background makes his face stand out sharply. The artist used smooth brushstrokes to show light on his skin and clothes. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this lighting trick works.
